Managers Micro-Finance and Enterprise Development Agency at Cross River State Government

GOVERNMENT OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
The Government of Cross River State in the process of establishing a Micro finance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), with the goal of promoting poverty alleviation and facilitating financial services to Micro, small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
Consequently, applications are invited from suitable qualified persons from within and the outside the sate Public Service to fill the following vacancies:
- Manager, Investment/Funding and Credit
- Manager, Capacity Building and Enterprise Development
- Manager, Research Development, Monitoring and Evaluation.
The roles/responsibilities, qualifications and experiences required for the various positions are as follows;
• The role of each of the key Managers is to support the DG and ensure the effective and efficient management of the Department of the Agency that is responsible for.
• Each Manager shall report to the Director General and be responsible for;
• Developing action plans for their various departments in line with the approved work plan for the agency
• Assisting the DG in achieving the objectives of the agency by performing all activities in his departmental action plan
• Overseeing the work performance of all staff in the department
• Performing other related tasks as assigned by the DG
Applicants for any of the Manager position should have the following qualifications and experience;
• A minimum of a University degree, preferably an MBA or M.Sc in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Finance
• At least 5 years managerial experience in a financial institution or related field
• Evidence of experience/knowledge of the economic development sector of Nigeria and the state.
• Strong interpersonal, communication writing skills (computer skills is mandatory) Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• A high level of integrity and ability to go the extra mile to achieve results
• Strong indication of passion for Cross River State development and commitment to the development objectives of the agency
Method of Application
Applicants should obtain application forms from the state Civil Service Commission, fill and return same including detailed Curriculum Vitae and Photocopies of all credentials to;
The Chairman
Cross River State Civil Service Commission, New Secretariat
P.M.B 1048 Calabar .
Applications, with contact GSM number and e-mail address, should be sent to the commission.
Closing Date: 26th January, 2010.